Cook - Per Diem

Building Name: PMC - Helen Porter Nursing Home

Location Address: 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury Vermont

Regular

Department: Porter - Nutrition Services

Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)

Standard Hours: 0

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Variable

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: Every

Salary Range: Min $21.03 Mid $26.14 Max $31.25

Recruiter: Kate Davies

Job Summary:
The Cook is responsible for the preparation and implementation of the established seasonal cycle menus at Helen Porter Nursing and Rehabilitation. He/she is under the direct supervision of the Lead Cook and is ultimately supervised by the Nutrition Services Manager. He/she is responsible for ensuring sfety and sanitation of the kitchen, maintaining quality control standards and compliance with regulatory agencies and therapeutic diets. He/she is expected to work collaboratively with the Nutrition Services Manager, staff dietitian, support staff, and other department team members as required.

Education:

- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

- Minimum of three years work experience in this position.

- Minimum 18 years of age.

- ServSafe certification preferred.

Knowledge/Special Skills:

- Able to read, write and speak the English language.

- Demonstrates ability to provide leadership and adapt to change.

- Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.

- Professional appearance.

- Satisfactory references.

- Able to follow standardized recipes.

- Prepare foods in compliance with diet orders.

- Able to correctly modify food textures and portion foods.

- Comply with requirements and standards established by regulatory agencies.

- Function as a team member.

This is a bargaining union position.